Every day, 67,385 babies are born in India, making it the country with the highest number of newborns in the world. This figure accounts for one sixth of the world’s total child births. While this is a remarkable statistic, it is also a cause for concern. Every minute, one of these newborns dies due to lack of proper medical care and inadequate nutrition.
India is home to the world’s largest population of children under the age of five, with over 400 million children. With such a large population of children, it is no surprise that India has the highest number of births each day. However, the mortality rate for newborns in India is also very high. According to the World Health Organization, India has the highest number of newborn deaths in the world, with an estimated 7,90,000 deaths in 2017.
The primary causes of these deaths are inadequate nutrition, lack of access to proper medical care, and poor hygiene practices. Poor nutrition and inadequate healthcare can lead to a range of health problems in newborns, including infections, birth defects, and low birth weight. In addition, poor hygiene practices can increase the risk of infections, which can be fatal for newborns.
In order to reduce the number of newborn deaths in India, the government must take steps to improve access to healthcare and nutrition, as well as promote better hygiene practices. In addition, the government must also invest in education and awareness campaigns to ensure that parents are aware of the importance of proper nutrition and healthcare for their newborns.
Every day, 67,385 babies are born in India, making it the country with the highest number of newborns in the world. While this is a remarkable statistic, it is also a cause for concern due to the high mortality rate of newborns in India. In order to reduce the number of newborn deaths in India, the government must take steps to improve access to healthcare and nutrition, as well as promote better hygiene practices. Only then can India ensure that its newborns have a chance at a healthy and happy life.
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